Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Property Tax Credit Program

Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) Program is available to all CT real property owners who are age 65 or older or totally disabled.  Annual income cannot exceed $36,000 for an individual or $43,900 for a couple in 2018.  Discounts are based on a graduated income scale and are calculated by your town’s Tax Assessors Office.  Discount is applied directly to the applicant’s real property tax bill.

Norwich Residents: To apply for the Property Tax Credit Program, complete an application at the Norwich Tax Assessor’s Office located in Norwich City Hall.  Call with questions (860) 823-3723.

Applications are accepted between February 1 and May 15, 2019.

Veterans with established Connecticut residency may be eligible for other credits also.

Residents of other towns: Call or visit your town’s Tax Assessor’s Office for more information.